Chichen Itza weather in January
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers. Average highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C, with around 7 rainy days expected throughout the month.
✦ This is a recommended month to visit Chichen Itza. The combination of weather, atmosphere and experience is at its best.
Average high
28°C
Average low
19°C
Rainy days
7 days
Best months to visit
January, February, March, November, December
What to do in Chichen Itza in January
Whatever the weather, Chichen Itza rewards curious visitors. Here are some of the best ways to spend your time:
Explore El Castillo pyramid and surrounding structures
Watch the equinox shadow phenomenon on the pyramid
Visit the ball court and sacred cenote
Attend sunrise viewing before crowds arrive
Explore the museum with carved artifacts
Hike through surrounding scrubland to smaller ruins
What to pack for January
Light layers work well — T-shirts and shorts for the day, a light jacket for evenings. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. Bring a compact umbrella just in case.
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Recommended
January (you are here)
28C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
Recommended
February
30C
Hot and humid, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
March
32C
Hot and humid, and mostly sunny skies.
April
35C
Very hot, with occasional showers.
May
35C
Very hot, with occasional showers.
June
33C
Hot and humid, with regular rainfall.
July
35C
Very hot, with regular rainfall.
August
34C
Hot and humid, with regular rainfall.
September
33C
Hot and humid, with frequent heavy rain.
October
32C
Hot and humid, with regular rainfall.
Recommended
November
30C
Hot and humid, with occasional showers.
Recommended
December
29C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
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